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"(2) For the purpose of making a decision under subsection (1), the Registrar shall have regard to any response given in accordance with the notice under section 18T.

"(3) The cancellation of a dangerous dog licence takes effect on -

(a) the date on which notice of the cancellation is given to the person under subsection 40AB(1); or

(b) if a later date of effect is specified in that notice - on that later date.".

Clause 6, page 2, line 33, proposed new subsection 21(4), omit "$1,000", substitute "$500".

Clause 7, page 3, line 8, proposed new section 24A, add at the end the following subsection:

"(2) It is a defence to a prosecution under subsection (1) if the keeper of the dog proves he or she had a reasonable excuse.".

Clause 8, page 3, line 11, omit "$10,000", substitute "$5,000".

Clause 9, page 3, lines 12 to 20, omit the clause, substitute the following clause:

Seizure

"9. Section 28 of the Principal Act is amended -

(a) by omitting from paragraph (1)(a) "or" (last occurring);

(b) by omitting paragraph (1)(b) and substituting the following paragraphs:

"(b) the dog is not restrained in accordance with subsection 21(4); or

"(5) Where an inspector has reasonable cause to believe that a dog that has attacked a person, a domestic animal, a farm-animal or wildlife is on premises occupied by the keeper of the dog, the inspector may -

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